Edification Meaning in English
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Definition
Edification means the act of improving someone’s mind, morals, or knowledge, often in a positive or uplifting way.
Usage & Nuances
'Edification' is somewhat formal and often used in academic, religious, or philosophical settings. Common phrases include 'for your edification' or 'moral edification.' It rarely refers to physical building, unlike 'edifice.'
Spanish: edificación (moral) - instrucciónPortuguese (BR): edificação (moral) - instruçãoPortuguese (PT): edificação (moral) - instruçãoChinese (Simplified): 启迪 - 教化Chinese (Traditional): 啟迪 - 教化Hindi: उपदेश - नैतिक शिक्षाArabic: توعية - تهذيبBengali: আত্মউন্নয়ন - নৈতিক উন্নতি - শিক্ষাদানRussian: назидание - просвещениеJapanese: 啓発 - 教化Vietnamese: giáo dục nâng cao - khai sángKorean: 계몽 - 교훈 - 도덕적 성장Turkish: bilgilendirme - ahlaki gelişimUrdu: تعلیم و تربیت - اخلاقی اصلاحIndonesian: pencerahan - pengajaran
Example Sentences
The teacher's stories were meant for our edification.
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This book is full of lessons for your edification.
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He listened carefully for his own edification.
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Just for your edification, this is why we use this method.
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The movie isn’t just entertainment; it’s also for edification.
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She attends lectures on philosophy for her own edification.
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